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Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

Our office was informed last night of a confirmed case of measles identified in a resident at the new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. Commissioners and personnel from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) were on site last night to ensure public health and wellbeing are protected at the shelter.

The case of measles was identified in a young child who has recovered and is no longer infectious. As measles is extraordinarily contagious among unvaccinated populations, a case investigation is underway to ensure those that may have come in contact with, while infectious, are informed and vaccinated, and isolated if needed.

CDPH is asking all residents of the shelter at 2241 S. Halsted St. to remain in place until it can be determined whether they are vaccinated against measles and therefore immune to the infectious disease. Those who have been vaccinated can go about their normal business while those who have not been vaccinated will have to remain indoors to watch for symptoms. All unvaccinated residents will be screened for symptoms and offered the measles vaccine.

City agencies will be establishing a process to begin assessing the vaccination status of all residents of the shelter today, Friday, March 8. DFSS has secured increased meal services for those who will have to stay on site, and CDPH is delivering additional masks and other personal protective equipment for residents and staff. Agencies are also coordinating to ensure sufficient resources are on site including sanitary napkins, diapers, and other essentials.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez 25th Ward on Measels spread in Chicago March 7, 2024

 

Our office personnel and I were on site on Tuesday and this week the population of the shelter was 1876 people including 95 toddlers between the ages of 1 and 2. This is a reduction from the 2550 population from earlier this year. We expect this population to continue to decrease as families are offered opportunities to move off site. We continue to have bi-weekly meetings with DFSS, CDPH, and shelter staff to monitor and coordinate efforts for preventive care, vaccination, and treatment. Furthermore, we are working to ensure our local partners, such as, Promotoras de Salud (Health Navigators) are ready and available to serve families.

Historically, communities of color experience a lower rate of vaccinations due to generational systemic barriers, in many instances not aided or even exacerbated by government-run institutions.

We understand the intersectional needs that our communities face, therefore we implore the county, state and federal government to provide immediate assistance to the city of Chicago.

Our city continues to face a public health crisis created by the lack of support from the federal government and agencies, and all the aforementioned entities who have not stepped up to support our new arrivals mission in the same way they previously supported migrant communities’ dignified integration such as Ukrainian refugees.

Most Chicagoans are routinely vaccinated in childhood and therefore not at high risk. Anyone who is not vaccinated against measles should do so. MMR vaccine is available at most doctor’s offices and pharmacies. Illinois children as young as 10 years-old can get vaccinated at pharmacies under Illinois law. CDPH Immunization clinics (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/clinical_health/immunization_clinics.html) provide MMR vaccine for no out-of-pocket cost to any child 0–18 years and uninsured adults 19 and older.

For more information on measles please visit the CDPH web site
(https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/infectious/get-the-facts–measles.html).

Sincerely,

Byron Sigcho-Lopez
Alderman, 25th Ward

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PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA
8 de marzo de 2024

DECLARACIÓN DE LA OFICINA DEL DISTRITO 25 SOBRE UN NUEVO CASO DE SARAMPIÓN EN EL CENTRO DE ACOGIDA PARA RECIÉN LLEGADOS DE PILSEN

Anoche, nuestra oficina fue notificada de un caso confirmado de sarampión en un residente del Albergue de Recién Llegados de Pilsen. Comisionados y personal del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH) y el Departamento de Familia y Servicios de Apoyo (DFSS) fueron enviados inmediatamente para garantizar la protección de la salud pública y el bienestar en el refugio.

El caso de sarampión se identificó en un niño de corta edad que se ha recuperado y ya no es contagioso. Dada la naturaleza altamente contagiosa del sarampión entre las poblaciones no vacunadas, se está llevando a cabo una investigación exhaustiva del caso para informar y vacunar a aquellos que pueden haber estado en contacto durante el período infeccioso, con medidas de aislamiento si es necesario.

CDPH está instando a todos los residentes del refugio en 2241 S. Halsted St. a permanecer en el lugar hasta que se confirme su estado de vacunación contra el sarampión, asegurando la inmunidad a esta enfermedad infecciosa. Las personas vacunadas pueden reanudar sus actividades normales, mientras que a las personas no vacunadas se les recomendará permanecer en el interior y vigilar los síntomas. A todos los residentes que no estén vacunados se les realizarán pruebas de detección de síntomas y se les ofrecerá la vacunación contra el sarampión.

Las agencias de la ciudad están estableciendo rápidamente un proceso para evaluar el estado de vacunación de todos los residentes del refugio, a partir de hoy, viernes 8 de marzo. DFSS ha organizado un aumento de los servicios de comida para los que permanecen en el lugar, mientras que CDPH está suministrando máscaras adicionales y equipo de protección personal para los residentes y el personal. También se están llevando a cabo esfuerzos de coordinación para garantizar la disponibilidad in situ de una gran cantidad de recursos, incluidos artículos sanitarios y de primera necesidad.

El personal de nuestra oficina, junto conmigo, estuvo presente el martes y observó una población de 1.876 personas en el refugio, que se ha reducido desde los 2.550 de principios de año. Prevemos que esta población siga disminuyendo a medida que las familias tengan la oportunidad de reubicarse fuera del centro. Se siguen celebrando reuniones quincenales con el DFSS, el CDPH y el personal de los refugios para supervisar y coordinar la atención preventiva, la vacunación y los tratamientos. Además, estamos involucrando activamente a socios locales, como promotoras, para proporcionar apoyo inmediato a las familias.

Reconociendo las barreras sistémicas históricas, que afectan particularmente a las comunidades de color, hacemos un llamamiento al condado, al estado y al gobierno federal para que presten asistencia urgente para abordar la crisis de salud pública en Chicago. Nuestra ciudad sigue enfrentándose a retos debido al apoyo inadecuado de las agencias federales, lo que agrava la situación de los recién llegados, en contraste con el apoyo prestado anteriormente a las comunidades de inmigrantes, como los refugiados ucranianos.

Aunque la mayoría de los habitantes de Chicago son vacunados de forma rutinaria en la infancia, es crucial que cualquier persona que no esté vacunada contra el sarampión lo haga con prontitud. La vacuna triple vírica está ampliamente disponible en consultorios médicos y farmacias. Según la ley de Illinois, los niños de hasta 10 años pueden recibir la vacuna en las farmacias. Las clínicas de inmunización del CDPH
(https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/clinical_health/immunization_clinics.html) proporcionan la vacuna MMR sin costo alguno para niños de 0 a 18 años y adultos mayores de 19 años sin seguro médico.

Para más información sobre el sarampión, visite el sitio web del CDPH (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/infectious/get-the-facts–measles.html).

Sinceramente,

Byron Sigcho-Lopez
Alderman, 25th Ward


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